Chaplain's Corner

Welcome to the American Legion Chaplain's Corner! Our Chaplain plays a vital role in providing spiritual support and guidance to our members and their families. Whether it's offering prayers at meetings, providing counsel, officiating funeral services, or participating in community events, our Chaplain is here to serve all members of the American Legion Family, including Legionnaires, Auxiliary, and Sons.

Meet our Chaplain

Shawn Fenstermacher
Chaplain, Greenbelt American Legion Post 136
Email: ShawnHope@aol.com
Cell Phone: (301) 641-3194
Office: (301) 345-0136

Shawn is a follower of Christ who has been blessed with 28+ years of marriage and a daughter. Coming from humble beginnings, he gave his life to Jesus while in high school and enlisted in the US Navy. God has provided many blessings throughout his life, and both he and his wife are now retired. Shawn feels a calling to lead within the body of Christ and holds a Master's Degree in Christian Ministry. He is a licensed and ordained Minister, Director of the Fellowship Ministry at his church, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Bible Study Coach for the University of Maryland Men's Soccer Team. He actively preaches, teaches, counsels, and officiates funeral and burial services.

Please contact Chaplain Shawn if you know of a member of the Legion Family who is ill or has transferred to Post Everlasting. He is available for prayer requests, visitation, counseling, preaching/teaching, and officiating weddings and funerals.